“double life”
As an example, imagine a really nice mother who is a great wife, takes great care of her kids and has a nice job. Everyone thinks she perfect. Secretly however, she dates several men behind her husband’s back and tells no one about it. This woman is leading a double life.
Sometimes teens lead “double lives” because their parents won’t allow them to do certain things that their friends do. They seem like perfect kids in front of their parents, but do all sorts of “bad” things behind their parent’s backs.
Eliot Spitzer is a man who got caught leading a double life. Read about his story here. Eliot Spitzer’s story
Your comments are always appreciated.
Andy
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March 24th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
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March 24th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Here is another example of double life. Until two years ago I led a double life. In one life I was a regular university student. In another life I was an adult webmaster which promoted websites for adults. Selling pornsites is not a thing you would be proud about and talk about with friends and parents exactly.
For me it was a bit hard to lead a double life.
March 25th, 2008 at 7:55 am
i hope that you can talk about the olympic games in beijing this year.
and the laws of working contact. thankyou
March 30th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Oh! You gave me a good example! I’m leading my double life behind my parents back even today when I’m an adult woman! Because my parents have some dreams about me and I’m tired to argue with them about those things.
By the way, I’ve been enjoying your podcasts always. Thank you, guys!
I hope you have a good time in China, and if you have a chance, please come to Japan.
April 2nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
There was actually an episode of MTV’s True Life that was titled “I lead a double life,” and featured three young people who have serious secrets that they have compartmentalized to an entire “double life.” Maybe you could find clips from that show to post.
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April 10th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
This is the first time i come here ,it is an absolutely good website for english study .
I led a double life when i was in high school .at that time my parents did not allow me to wacth TV ,but i did it behind their backs sometimes .
May 14th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Hi andrew & addison!
My name is Fujiko. I’m liveing in Japan now. I found your web site few days ago. since then I try to hear all of your podcast and almost done. what you doing is very helpful and fun!
I was liveing in california for 15 years but one of sham cheated me over the green card so, I had to leave US. that was happene 4 and half years ago. the sham was Japanese though.
I try to go back to LA near in the future.
I have friend in canada so, I have been living in C anada Vancouver for 6month.that was about 18 yeas ago. beautiful place isn’t it.
which part of Canada are you guys from?
so,Please continue what you guys doing! I’m always looking forward to it!!! take care!